Acceptance
38%
Avg SAT
1353
In-State
$15,554
Grad Rate (4yr)
68%
Retention
93%
Earnings
$71,513
AI Overview
Nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills, Clemson blends strong agricultural and technical programs with a tight-knit campus culture centered on football Saturdays and genuine Southern hospitality. Students here embrace the "Clemson Family" ethos—expect to high-five strangers and paint your face orange. Self-motivated students who want accessible professors and school spirit without the massive campus anonymity thrive here. The university's unique required "ClemsonLIFE" career readiness program ensures every graduate leaves with practical professional skills, not just a diploma.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$15,554
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,866
Room & Board
$13,284
Average Net Price
$22,253
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
15%
Take Federal Loans
31%
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$71,513Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$21,500Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesInformation Science/Studies
22 graduates
$105,646
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Engineering
49 graduates
$102,762
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
190 graduates
$101,301
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
101 graduates
$96,446
4 yrs after graduation
Engineering-Related Fields
51 graduates
$94,449
4 yrs after graduation
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
128 graduates
$93,705
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Engineering
169 graduates
$92,491
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
66 graduates
$92,098
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
280 graduates
$91,269
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
217 graduates
$91,028
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
116+ programsAnd 104 more programs available
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